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4:00 am PTApprox. 47 min.C-SPAN | Washington JournalLIVE Open PhonesTelephone lines were open for comments on the question, “Do the vice presidential candidates ...Telephone lines were open for comments on the question, “Do the vice presidential candidates influence your vote?”

3:59 am PTApprox. 59 min.Free Library of PhiladelphiaBook Discussion on The OathJeffrey Toobin reports on the relationship between the Obama administration and Chief Justice John ...Jeffrey Toobin reports on the relationship between the Obama administration and Chief Justice John Roberts and the U.S. Supreme Court. The author examines the history of the Court and how recent addition of four justices in the previous five years has affected the Court’s decisions on numerous cases, including its recent ruling on health care. Jeffrey Toobin responded to questions from members of the audience at the Free Library of Philadelphia.

3:33 am PTApprox. 1 hr. 25 min.University of Hartford | History DepartmentIndian Removal from the Southeastern U.S.University of Hartford history professor Laurel Clark Shire looked at government policies towards ...University of Hartford history professor Laurel Clark Shire looked at government policies towards Native Americans living in the southeastern United States from the late 1700s until the mid-1800s. She examined the factors that led to the removal of Indian tribes west to territories in what is today Oklahoma, and talked about how some tribes attempted to avoid removal by changing their culture to be more like that of white settlers. She also looked at armed resistance to removal by the Seminoles in Florida. This class was an hour and 25 minutes.

4:50 am PTApprox. 41 min.C-SPAN | Washington JournalLIVE Supreme Court 2012-13 Term
; ; Jess Bravin talked about the opening of the Supreme Court 2012-13 term and the cases to be ...Jess Bravin talked about the opening of the Supreme Court 2012-13 term and the cases to be reviewed and heard during the term, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Other topics included the dynamic among the justices in light of the ruling that upheld the Affordable Care Act, how the Court might change due to retirement vacancies, and the history of the annual Red Mass that marks the start of the new Supreme Court term.C-SPAN Radio’s Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program.

5:00 am PTApprox. 30 min.C-SPAN | CommunicatorsCommunicators with David Cohen
; ; David Cohen talked about issues affecting the cable industry and telecommunications in ...David Cohen talked about issues affecting the cable industry and telecommunications in general. Topics included Comcast’s sale of spectrum to Verizon, program access rules that were scheduled to expire soon, extending broadband service to students in low income families, the impact of Google Fiber and more.

5:03 am PTApprox. 49 min.NewseumPolitical Cartoons and Campaign 2012Editorial cartoonists spoke about their work and the 2012 presidential campaign a material for ...Editorial cartoonists spoke about their work and the 2012 presidential campaign a material for their art. They responded to questions from the audience and displayed several examples of cartoons depicting characters and events in the election campaign.

5:33 am PTApprox. 43 min.C-SPAN | Washington JournalLIVE Libertarian Party and the 2012 Presidential Election
; ; Gary Johnson talked about his Libertarian Party presidential campaign and his view of the current ...Gary Johnson talked about his Libertarian Party presidential campaign and his view of the current two-party system and obstacles for third-party candidates. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included Medicare reform, national debt, the economy, and tax policy.

5:55 am PTApprox. 2 hr. 33 min.House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on AviationNextGen Program ReviewWitnesses testified about the status of the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) air ...Witnesses testified about the status of the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) air traffic control modernization program known as the Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen), and whether the FAA was implementing recent requirements in the FAA reform law intended to ensure progress of the program.

6:18 am PTApprox. 42 min.C-SPAN | Washington JournalLIVE Federal Transit Authority
; Emil Frankel talked about the budget of the Federal Transit Authority, and he responded to ...Emil Frankel talked about the budget of the Federal Transit Authority, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included how much money states receive, the types of programs funded, the approval process, and if federal agencies have a way to determine if the money is well spent.This program was part of C-SPAN’s “Your Money” series. Each Monday morning the last hour of “Washington Journal” is devoted to a federal program, focusing on its mission, participants, and cost.

8:32 am PTApprox. 29 min.Brookings Institution | Hamilton ProjectSecretary Arne Duncan Remarks on Education Reform
; Education Secretary Arne Duncan gave the keynote address at a forum on new approaches to improving ...Education Secretary Arne Duncan gave the keynote address at a forum on new approaches to improving the education system. He highlighted recent progress in kindergarten through 12 grade education, addressed areas in need of improvement, and promoted innovative ways to help advance reform efforts. Following his remarks, he took questions from the audience.

7:29 am PTApprox. 47 min.Partnership for Safe MedicinesDrug Safety and Security
; ; Panelists discussed drug safety and security, including the impact of counterfeit drugs on the ...Panelists discussed drug safety and security, including the impact of counterfeit drugs on the industry. They also responded to questions from the audience.

9:04 am PTApprox. 58 min.More MagazineWomen Journalists on the 2012 Presidential ElectionLeading women journalists spoke about the 2012 presidential campaign and the changing roles of ...Leading women journalists spoke about the 2012 presidential campaign and the changing roles of women in the news media. Among the topics they addressed were candidates' appeal to women voters, challenges for women covering the campaign, and changes in the news industry over the past several election cycles. They responded to questions from the audience.

8:43 am PTApprox. 58 min.University of Richmond | School of LawConversation with Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan
; Justice Elena Kagan talked with University of Richmond School of Law faculty and students about ...Justice Elena Kagan talked with University of Richmond School of Law faculty and students about being on the Supreme Court. Of the Court’s practice of having the most junior justice answer the door and take the voting tally for cases to the clerk’s office, she joked that being a junior justice during conference is a “hazing ritual” on the Court. Other topics included her decision to become a lawyer and her approach to writing decisions.

8:19 am PTApprox. 1 hr. 34 min.Southern Methodist UniversityWomen's Health IssuesPanelists talked about women’s health care accessibility and the government’s role in ...Panelists talked about women’s health care accessibility and the government’s role in the funding of reproductive services. Some of the issues they discussed the affordability of contraceptives, “personhood” initiatives in some states, religious issues, the use of birth control as a politically partisan issue, and Planned Parenthood. The panelists also answered questions from audience members about “botched abortions” being performed by Planned Parenthood, health risks associated with birth control, the dangers of government extension of power, and alternatives to traditional contraception such as natural family planning. One of the panelists, Sandra Fluke, received national attention after she was barred from testifying at a House Oversight Committee hearing on insurance companies' coverage of contraception, and was the subject of derogatory comments by radio talk show host Rush Limbaugh.

10:06 am PTApprox. 58 min.Annenberg Public Policy CenterEffectiveness of Political Fact CheckingAcademics presented research findings on the effectiveness of political fact checking. Topics ...Academics presented research findings on the effectiveness of political fact checking. Topics included how misinformation affects attitudes despite correction work, ways that journalists can increase the likelihood that fact checking will overcome misinformation, and the question of whether fact checking works or backfires. Justin Peters showed examples of exemplary print and broadcast fact checking. Several campaign ads were shown. The program included questions from audience members.The forum started with a video for television stations engage in ad watching in local broadcasts.

9:45 am PTApprox. 14 min.C-SPAN | Washington JournalLibertarian Party and the 2012 Presidential Election
; ; Gary Johnson talked about his Libertarian Party presidential campaign and his view of the current ...Gary Johnson talked about his Libertarian Party presidential campaign and his view of the current two-party system and obstacles for third-party candidates. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included Medicare reform, national debt, the economy, and tax policy.

9:56 am PTApprox. 1 hr. 2 min.Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services AdministrationSurvey on Drug Use and HealthThe Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration (SAMHSA) released a report on current ...The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration (SAMHSA) released a report on current illicit drug users and rates. It found marijuana use rose from 2007 to 2011 among youth aged 12 to 17, young adults aged 18 to 25, and adults aged 26 or older. In addition, prescription drug abuse among 18 to 25 year olds had declined in the past month by 14 percent. However, rates remained unchanged for children aged 12 to 17 and adults aged 26 or older for non-medical use of prescription drugs. SAMHSA Administrator Pamela Hyde noted that substance abuse accounts for more deaths than from HIV/AIDS, suicides and traffic accidents.

11:08 am PTApprox. 44 min.Annenberg Public Policy CenterCampaign Spending and Political Ads
; ; Panelists talked about campaign ad spending in the 2012 presidential election, the first since the ...Panelists talked about campaign ad spending in the 2012 presidential election, the first since the Supreme Court’s Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission decision. Erika Fowler detailed campaign spending, the types of ads running, and who is paying for them. Viveca Novak in her remarks said that the Federal Election Commission could require that ad sponsors disclose the names of their donors. They responded to questions from the audience.

10:00 am PTApprox. 1 hr. 31 min.Freedom Forum | First Amendment Center,National Communication AssociationLIVE Analysis of Presidential DebatesJournalists and political communication scholars talked about analyzing presidential debates, ...Journalists and political communication scholars talked about analyzing presidential debates, focusing on what is important beyond “who won” and “who lost.” They discussed debate formats, leadership traits, and candidates' grasps of the issues, among other topics. They responded to questions from tweets and members of the audience. Gene Policinski moderated.Clips of prior presidential debates were shown and analyzed throughout the program.“Beyond Wins and Losses: A Citizen’s Guide to the 2012 Presidential Debates” was held at the Newseum by the National Communication Association and the First Amendment Center.

11:02 am PTApprox. 1 hr. 31 min.Sunlight FoundationLIVE Openness and Transparency in the 112th CongressPanelists discussed the openness and transparency of the political process in the 112th ...Panelists discussed the openness and transparency of the political process in the 112th Congress. They focused on efforts to build more open and transparent means to find and analyze online government statistics and policy positions. Participants concurred that the House and its offices had done better than the Senate or Obama administration in these efforts. They responded to questions from the audience.

11:56 am PTApprox. 1 hr. 8 min.National Press Club | NewsmakerCancer Research and the Federal Budget
; Dr. Harold Varmus talked about the effects of national debt and the federal budget on cancer ...Dr. Harold Varmus talked about the effects of national debt and the federal budget on cancer research.

12:36 pm PTApprox. 1 hr. 23 min.New America FoundationChild Care Issues and the Presidential ElectionPanelists talked about child care and early learning challenges of low-middle class ...Panelists talked about child care and early learning challenges of low-middle class families. All agreed that they needed to be more aggressive in making sure presidential candidates discussed child care and early learning issues in depth while campaigning. Other topics included the difficulties in finding affordable child care.

1:08 pm PTApprox. 1 hr. 32 min.George Washington UniversityOil and Politics in the Persian GulfPanelists talked about oil politics in the Persian Gulf. They focused in particular on Iraq, ...Panelists talked about oil politics in the Persian Gulf. They focused in particular on Iraq, where a law dictating the use of oil profits had yet to be finalized and tensions continued over oil rights between the government in Baghdad and the Kurdish region. They also responded to questions from the audience.

2:05 pm PTApprox. 1 hr. 54 min.Potomac Institute for Policy Studies,National Security PartnersTechnology Supply Chain ThreatsPanelists addressed weak links in critical supply chains for computers, computer technology, and ...Panelists addressed weak links in critical supply chains for computers, computer technology, and computing infrastructure. The focus was on the source of threats, what the government can do to mitigate these risks, and where they are coming from, and the implications for national security. They responded to questions from the audience.

“Addressing the Supply Chain Threat” was held at the Potomac Institute for Policy Studies.

2:45 pm PTApprox. 49 min.NewseumPolitical Cartoons and Campaign 2012Editorial cartoonists spoke about their work and the 2012 presidential campaign a material for ...Editorial cartoonists spoke about their work and the 2012 presidential campaign a material for their art. They responded to questions from the audience and displayed several examples of cartoons depicting characters and events in the election campaign.

2:09 pm PTApprox. 41 min.C-SPAN | Washington JournalLibertarian Party and the 2012 Presidential Election
; ; Gary Johnson talked about his Libertarian Party presidential campaign and his view of the current ...Gary Johnson talked about his Libertarian Party presidential campaign and his view of the current two-party system and obstacles for third-party candidates. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included Medicare reform, national debt, the economy, and tax policy.

3:35 pm PTApprox. 1 hr. 32 min.Carnegie Endowment for International PeaceLIVE Global Role of the U.S. PresidentPanelists discussed three broad topics regarding the role of the U.S. president in world: ...Panelists discussed three broad topics regarding the role of the U.S. president in world: declining American influence, the resilience of the liberal international order, and the rise of new major global powers such as China. They responded to questions from the audience.

2:54 pm PTApprox. 1 hr. 4 min.USA Today,C-SPANRoss Perot Interview
; ; Ross Perot talked with a reporter about the state of the economy and the nation, and the relevance ...Ross Perot talked with a reporter about the state of the economy and the nation, and the relevance of the issues he ran on in 1992 and 1996 in the 2012 elections, including federal debt and deficit spending, third party presidential runs, and the US education system. David Walker also sat in during the interview. Mr. Walker, a former U.S. comptroller general, had been working with Mr. Perot on initiatives to educate voters about economic issues in 2012 election.

5:15 pm PTApprox. 30 min.C-SPAN | CommunicatorsCommunicators with David Cohen
; ; David Cohen talked about issues affecting the cable industry and telecommunications in ...David Cohen talked about issues affecting the cable industry and telecommunications in general. Topics included Comcast’s sale of spectrum to Verizon, program access rules that were scheduled to expire soon, extending broadband service to students in low income families, the impact of Google Fiber and more.

5:09 pm PTApprox. 1 hr. 31 min.Sunlight FoundationOpenness and Transparency in the 112th CongressPanelists discussed the openness and transparency of the political process in the 112th ...Panelists discussed the openness and transparency of the political process in the 112th Congress. They focused on efforts to build more open and transparent means to find and analyze online government statistics and policy positions. Participants concurred that the House and its offices had done better than the Senate or Obama administration in these efforts. They responded to questions from the audience.

5:48 pm PTApprox. 41 min.C-SPAN | Washington JournalLibertarian Party and the 2012 Presidential Election
; ; Gary Johnson talked about his Libertarian Party presidential campaign and his view of the current ...Gary Johnson talked about his Libertarian Party presidential campaign and his view of the current two-party system and obstacles for third-party candidates. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included Medicare reform, national debt, the economy, and tax policy.

6:43 pm PTApprox. 4 hr. 34 min.Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Subcommittee on InvestigationsOffshore Corporate Tax HavensWitnesses testified on the corporate practice of shifting profits overseas to avoid paying ...Witnesses testified on the corporate practice of shifting profits overseas to avoid paying taxes. Among the issues they addressed were corporate tax loopholes allowed under current financial regulation, and business practices employed by major U.S. firms. Business executives admitted that they do consider tax policy in different countries when making decisions about how to spend profits, but they refused to admit any wrongdoing.

6:31 pm PTApprox. 32 min.C-SPAN | Road to the White HouseLIVE Mitt Romney Campaign RallyRepublican Presidential candidate Mitt Romney attended a campaign rally at the Wings of the ...Republican Presidential candidate Mitt Romney attended a campaign rally at the Wings of the Rockies Air and Space Museum in Denver, Colorado. In his remarks he said he looked forward to participating in the presidential debates so he could have a “conversation with the American people over the next month” and help them decide who to vote for president.

11:19 pm PTApprox. 1 hr. 31 min.Sunlight FoundationOpenness and Transparency in the 112th CongressPanelists discussed the openness and transparency of the political process in the 112th ...Panelists discussed the openness and transparency of the political process in the 112th Congress. They focused on efforts to build more open and transparent means to find and analyze online government statistics and policy positions. Participants concurred that the House and its offices had done better than the Senate or Obama administration in these efforts. They responded to questions from the audience.

5:59 pm PTApprox. 1 hr. 4 min.USA Today,C-SPANRoss Perot Interview
; ; Ross Perot talked with a reporter about the state of the economy and the nation, and the relevance ...Ross Perot talked with a reporter about the state of the economy and the nation, and the relevance of the issues he ran on in 1992 and 1996 in the 2012 elections, including federal debt and deficit spending, third party presidential runs, and the US education system. David Walker also sat in during the interview. Mr. Walker, a former U.S. comptroller general, had been working with Mr. Perot on initiatives to educate voters about economic issues in 2012 election.

7:06 pm PTApprox. 33 min.White House Travel President Obama in Las VegasPresident Obama campaigned in Las Vegas, Nevada. He spoke about a number of issues and talked ...President Obama campaigned in Las Vegas, Nevada. He spoke about a number of issues and talked about upcoming presidential candidates debates with Mitt Romney scheduled to begin the following week.

12:53 am PTApprox. 4 hr. 34 min.Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Subcommittee on InvestigationsOffshore Corporate Tax HavensWitnesses testified on the corporate practice of shifting profits overseas to avoid paying ...Witnesses testified on the corporate practice of shifting profits overseas to avoid paying taxes. Among the issues they addressed were corporate tax loopholes allowed under current financial regulation, and business practices employed by major U.S. firms. Business executives admitted that they do consider tax policy in different countries when making decisions about how to spend profits, but they refused to admit any wrongdoing.

7:43 pm PTApprox. 1 hr. 30 min.Carnegie Endowment for International PeaceGlobal Role of the U.S. PresidentPanelists discussed three broad topics regarding the role of the U.S. president in world: ...Panelists discussed three broad topics regarding the role of the U.S. president in world: declining American influence, the resilience of the liberal international order, and the rise of new major global powers such as China. They responded to questions from the audience.

9:04 pm PTApprox. 1 hr. 4 min.USA Today,C-SPANRoss Perot Interview
; ; Ross Perot talked with a reporter about the state of the economy and the nation, and the relevance ...Ross Perot talked with a reporter about the state of the economy and the nation, and the relevance of the issues he ran on in 1992 and 1996 in the 2012 elections, including federal debt and deficit spending, third party presidential runs, and the US education system. David Walker also sat in during the interview. Mr. Walker, a former U.S. comptroller general, had been working with Mr. Perot on initiatives to educate voters about economic issues in 2012 election.

10:24 pm PTApprox. 41 min.C-SPAN | Washington JournalLibertarian Party and the 2012 Presidential Election
; ; Gary Johnson talked about his Libertarian Party presidential campaign and his view of the current ...Gary Johnson talked about his Libertarian Party presidential campaign and his view of the current two-party system and obstacles for third-party candidates. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included Medicare reform, national debt, the economy, and tax policy.

10:09 pm PTApprox. 1 hr. 24 min.New York Press ClubPresidential Campaign Media CoverageJournalists and commentators covering the 2012 presidential election assessed the media’s ...Journalists and commentators covering the 2012 presidential election assessed the media’s campaign coverage thus far. Topics included the ability of the press to change voters' minds, the influence of fact checkers, and the changing profile of the political journalist in the age of digital media.

11:07 pm PTApprox. 30 min.C-SPAN | Road to the White HouseMitt Romney Campaign RallyRepublican Presidential candidate Mitt Romney attended a campaign rally at the Wings of the ...Republican Presidential candidate Mitt Romney attended a campaign rally at the Wings of the Rockies Air and Space Museum in Denver, Colorado. In his remarks he said he looked forward to participating in the presidential debates so he could have a “conversation with the American people over the next month” and help them decide who to vote for president.

11:39 pm PTApprox. 33 min.White House Travel President Obama in Las VegasPresident Obama campaigned in Las Vegas, Nevada. He spoke about a number of issues and talked ...President Obama campaigned in Las Vegas, Nevada. He spoke about a number of issues and talked about upcoming presidential candidates debates with Mitt Romney scheduled to begin the following week.

12:15 am PTApprox. 1 hr. 30 min.Carnegie Endowment for International PeaceGlobal Role of the U.S. PresidentPanelists discussed three broad topics regarding the role of the U.S. president in world: ...Panelists discussed three broad topics regarding the role of the U.S. president in world: declining American influence, the resilience of the liberal international order, and the rise of new major global powers such as China. They responded to questions from the audience.

1:47 am PTApprox. 1 hr. 29 min.Annenberg Public Policy CenterFact Checking the 2012 Presidential CandidatesJournalists predicted some of the deceptive statements that President Obama and Mitt Romney might ...Journalists predicted some of the deceptive statements that President Obama and Mitt Romney might make in the first of their three debates. Some of the subjects they talked about were Medicare, welfare reform, federal budget savings from ending the Iraq war, and gas prices. Following their discussion they answered questions from the audience. One of the audience members asked if fact checkers tended to point out inaccurate statements of Republican candidates more than those of Democrats.

3:21 am PTApprox. 57 min.More MagazineWomen Journalists on the 2012 Presidential ElectionLeading women journalists spoke about the 2012 presidential campaign and the changing roles of ...Leading women journalists spoke about the 2012 presidential campaign and the changing roles of women in the news media. Among the topics they addressed were candidates' appeal to women voters, challenges for women covering the campaign, and changes in the news industry over the past several election cycles. They responded to questions from the audience.